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Former ABC News anchor and reporter was arrested after being stopped for traffic violation

Sam Donaldson, longtime reporter and anchor for ABC News, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Lewes, Del.

Donaldson, 78, was pulled over for a traffic violation by the Lewes Police Department shortly before 8 p.m. on Dec. 1, police told TheWrap in a statement. Further investigation "revealed that the subject had been drinking alcohol," according to the police.

After failing a field sobriety test, Donaldson was arrested for DUI, police said.

Donaldson was released to an adult after completing his Intoxilyzer test.